Blink Security Cameras Install on an RV!!! Why Not RV: Episode 87

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Why Not RV: Episode 87 - Blink Security Cameras Install. I have since lost 3 cameras, 2 not my fault.... Purchase these on amazon with the links above.
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[@susancox2484]

On sale whole set at Costco 100$ off!! Still 199$ but cows with security light doorbell and three cameras! A great buy!!

[@WhyNotRV]

That is a great deal!

[@injectionAI]

Haha btw that little tool was actually a 90° adapter for the mount

[@WhyNotRV]

lol. Yes. Later learned that.

[@virginialynn3902]

Hi Chris, how is the Blink system working for you, a year later? Also, what are you using for internet when you are moving down the road? Thank you!

[@WhyNotRV]

I used Nomad Internet for 24/7 signal and have Starlink to setup for extreme high speed. The blink system is fine. No issues

[@pecheagaray1861]

We have one outdoor blink that we use inside the RV. It is pointed at the door. We also ditched the little stand it came with, since it kept falling off while the RV was moving, with a stronger one sold on Amazon. I’m not sure anything will keep the cameras from vibrating off while attached to the outside.. maybe you’ve figured that out?

[@WhyNotRV]

A dab of silicone on the mount that clicks into the back keeps it secure

[@astoldbylee2746]

Great tips & information! How are these cameras working for you thus far?

[@WhyNotRV]

These cameras serve a purpose and have some great benefits, but I have since switched to ring cameras. They are much more expensive, but are definitely a better overall camera.

[@cathyhann7957]

I have mine hooked up to a little solar panel so I don’t have to change batteries all the time. Cause they don’t last 2 years. Maybe 2 months for me. Maybe some way to hook them to your solar panels

[@WhyNotRV]

Ya we had Reolink solar powered one on the last rig. We shall see how these work long term with battery longevity and what not.

[@blkted2945]

How is that working, since Blink states that use only Lithium, not Lithium-ion or alkaline rechargeable?

[@eddieriddle3623]

I bought these for my house. With the increase in Catalytic converter thefts in the area, I wanted to monitor my vehicles. Video quality is good but the depth of field for motion detection sucks. 20 ft or less. People are most if the way up my driveway before it starts recording. Of course, it'll (I have 3)pick up a gnat buzzing around the camera or a cat on the ground, but actual people, not so much. They could break into 2 of my cars and the cameras wouldn't even pick them up.

[@WhyNotRV]

Ya I wouldn’t say they’re great for home security. I would use something that records 24/7.

[@zamfully]

I use construction adhesive. I thought you needed Wi-Fi.

[@WhyNotRV]

You do. But I have WiFi 24/7 in the rig

[@curtisshepherd2990]

What do you use for wifi

[@WhyNotRV]

I have 2. I have a Verizon hotspot for 24/7 Wi-Fi and I have Starlink for when I’m setup more than just overnight for high speed

[@alainlacroix3428]

Love all your upgrades. I’m thinking of doing some, mostly solar panels, to my Montana 3781rl Legacy but there’s not a lot of payload capacity. When I weighed mine that only contained enough stuff for 2 days, empty tanks except for about 40 gallons of fresh water, I was just under 600 Lbs from the limit of 16.6 k Lbs gross weight. Have you weighed yours with all those additional items? Mine came with dual pane windows, no Onan generator, just 100 lbs portable generator. I did install 1020 Ah of LiFePo4 and a Magnum 3000 watt hybrid inverter.

[@WhyNotRV]

Thanks. Ya the videos on my inverters is next week with the solar the week after. And many more coming after that. I can’t talk much for the weight but I did just go from FL to WA and back with no issues. 7000 miles

[@1503ONERUS]

@@WhyNotRV hello great video . I.myself no longer drive my kick ass wife does . Question can this system be used as a all time driving ,parking ect. Or only while parked

[@WhyNotRV]

Short answer is it depends on your internet setup. If like mine, on 24/7 even while towing, yes it could be used for that. However there may be more of a lag from live video to your device than I would be comfortable using for parking or anything like that.

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Wow so then. we don’t drive with ours up I take down that why I put it somewhere I can take down and put up when I need them. And we got the circle view on HomeKit

[@WhyNotRV]

Unfortunately a small dab of Silicone would’ve prevented me from losing 2 of the cameras. I have now since replaced them and done just that but haven’t driven yet so we will see. But the fact that the other 2 have hung on since the original install is promising. I just drove through some extreme conditions.

[@rswfire]

Hello! Can I ask if these worked out for you over time? People have been telling me the plastic cameras will shake apart on the road. No idea if this is true! ❤

[@WhyNotRV]

I did lose a few of these cameras, but they are really cheap and work well. If you want a little bit nice quality with a better amount and something that won’t go anywhere I suggest the ring brand cameras. Here’s one that comes with a solar panel already. amzn.to/3TBrwWx

[@rswfire]

@@WhyNotRV - Thank you so much for responding! I already had Ring service at my house so that's what I was thinking of putting up. Just figured they're pretty similar to Blink. I think Amazon even owns both companies now! 😂

[@WhyNotRV]

Ya they do. The blink is definitely a cheaper product

[@Aframalfaro]

I have a dodge 78 motorhome, I want to know what batteries you use and recommend, I want to have more power and updated, thanks regards 😊

[@WhyNotRV]

I have a video on my channel of my newest battery’s I went with. They are from eel battery and are a diy option. Build your own from the raw cells and save tons of money and have way more capacity than you thought was ever possible.

[@williamsecure3544]

I have a 40 ft heartland 5th wheel..what is the name of that structure on top of tour RV..i can understand its purpose but what does the industry refer to it as. I would to invest in that. thx for the ideas about cameras upgrades too

[@WhyNotRV]

Thanks for watching. It’s a custom racking system I built for my solar. On my channel you’ll find the video of it. But I made it all custom myself

[@stephenshovlin1303]

Did I miss a video where you added a mini split?

[@WhyNotRV]

Nope. It’s still to come. That video should be about 4 weeks from now. Thanks for watching!!!

[@PNWLiving1725]

@whynotrv Did you say it can work without internet? For like sand camping with no service

[@WhyNotRV]

If you have a usb drive plugged into it you can still record but you need internet to be able to access the cameras for live view and watching clips from the recording

[@WhyNotRV]

I always have internet in my rig. This is connected to my att signal but if I’m in a location that the att is t working, my Starlink is and I can connect it to that.

[@6582rg]

Did you have to sign up for a monthly subscription service for this system?

[@WhyNotRV]

Lol. Ya I pay myself for ongoing maintenance and care. This is all hand done by me

[@skiimountaineer]

Did I see a minisplit on the back?

[@WhyNotRV]

That you did. Stay tuned…. The video for it comes out in a few weeks.

[@kevinvey9474]

Had been thinking of this good to know. I image the bases remained do you think super glue could have secured them?

[@WhyNotRV]

The base was fine. I actually have since bought replacements and decided just a dab of silicone to secure them and when the batteries die in a year or 2 I can just redo the silicone.

[@kevinvey9474]

@@WhyNotRV silicone is the better choice thanks

[@WhyNotRV]

Agreed

[@pecheagaray1861]

If the base is secured with screws, that should keep them intact. What I found fails is where the cameras connect to the base. You can’t glue that because you need to remove the camera to change batteries.

[@Blueskathy]

I like my idea of keeping my cameras insid of windows....nobody can snatch them or they can't fall and get lost. 🕊️

[@WhyNotRV]

That is definitely a great idea, all depends on how and where to mount them.

[@robertbarclay228]

My mechanic suggested inside the bumpers at the ends.

[@blkted2945]

I have a sprinter van and mount mines inside all the windows, the sides are ok, not great. I'm using a flexible phone mount and that solution is not optimal. I will be making my own mount with cloth and suction cups, I think that will provide better mounting. I have one phone mounts falls off every blue moon, but the other four are great. I have the 5 system and have one inside, and the others mounting in the windows in each direction. Lastly, the front really sucks since the windshield slopes and at night with my window shades, it reflects the black cloth. I thought of mouning them outside and I'm glad I watched this video, I know the most point of failure would be the blink mount and I was definitely not going to use the included mounts. A camera mount with the blink in silicon case is what I was thinking, tethered with a security strap (ziptie and adhesive loop).

[@AaronAdventurez]

do you have to have internet or cell signal in over to view? I am trying to invidion you are in the middle of nowhere with no signal at all.. can you still view the live feed?

[@WhyNotRV]

I have several videos about the different setups I have. I have nomad internet on the att network for consistent signal and I have Starlink for high speeds and anywhere with a clear sky I have blazing fast internet.

[@Newsrc12]

I have wireless in my RV, but don't always have a connection to the Internet when boondocking. What is the level of functionality of the Blink system without an Internet connection? Thanks!

[@WhyNotRV]

That’s a good question. I’m not positive… I do wonder if they’ll still record on motion and save to the usb but just can’t see it without being connected….

[@Newsrc12]

@@WhyNotRV Thanks for the response! A couple years ago I put a similar system in my house (Eufy) because it had local storage (SIM card) in the base station and did not require a subscription to store the footage. Someone said that as long as I was on my home WiFi the phone app would communicate directly with the base station and work fine without an Internet connection. I bought a ups for it and thought I was ready for whatever outages would come. Just found out the app will only talk to the Eufy servers, not the base station. The only functionality of the system thru the app without Internet is view a live feed from a camera, no motion detection, no notifications, etc. Someone should do this right and make a standalone wireless system. Still looking...

[@WhyNotRV]

Ya the technology is definitely all available…. Not sure who makes it but I’m sure it’s out there

[@Nuffs]

Does the height of those solar panels cause any issues when traveling?

[@WhyNotRV]

Nope, stay tuned 2 weeks from today the install video on those comes put

[@wonleedcify]

Is it working without wifi..?

[@WhyNotRV]

I have Wi-Fi on 24/7/365 so I’m not sure.

[@Livefreestaywild]

Did you loose one while driving?

[@WhyNotRV]

I lost a few while driving lol. I have since put up replacements and added a tiny dab of silicone right where the camera snaps onto the base and have driven a few thousand miles without losing any more.

[@moonchild11111]

So the base is intact but the cam detached from the base ?

[@FreedoomRock]

I installed those on my van so many problems, batteries won't last 2 months, sync prob all the time, won't motion detect half the time, will start recording when there's already movement, has a 10 seconds trigger time between each videos with no filming don't ask me why. No thumbnail if you don't pay the subscription for the cloud which makes it difficult to find a past event. They gives you 3 months of free subscription after that every thing start to go south and you can't return the cameras because it's too late. Even if you wire the door bell which I did, you still need batteries. Now no clip are being recorded but i see live view and can't find a solution, if i reset everything it work for a day then problem come back. Absolute garb4ge surveillance system Don't buy these believe me

[@WhyNotRV]

Sorry for your bad luck with these. They definitely aren’t the superior camera system but do get the job done decently. Now, Ring cameras are MUCH more expensive but absolutely worth it. If you haven’t tried them I highly recommend you do. Here’s one that comes with a solar panel. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCZM5MV4/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_VYCMGFC9HGQW8CAEH1ZA?linkCode=ml2&tag=whynotrv-20

[@gerikreecjer9995]

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[@WhyNotRV]

Whatever that means… thank you lol